>>214145759
Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote is the 2nd most sold book in History, right after the Bible. He is considered the first gramatist and founder of a new way of writing. Shakespeare while good has only being promoted because the anglosphere took traction and importance in the XVIII-XIX centuries.
>>214146454
>>Goia, Picasso, Dali
>absolutely embarrassing that you think these are great artists. LOL
You have no fucking clue. Just PIcasso is the most important artist in the XX century. Not just painter, the best artist.
Goya the most important painter of his time.
Dali invented a new type of art.
>>214147093
>Flemish painters
They were supported by the Spanish monarchy. Without Spanish money they would have not been important.
Flemish painters received funding or commissions from Spain, but there are important nuances. Here’s a detailed explanation:
Historical context:
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Flanders (roughly present-day Belgium) was under Spanish Habsburg rule, especially during the reigns of Charles V and Philip II.
This created political, economic, and cultural ties between Flanders and Spain.
Royal and aristocratic patronage:
The Spanish crown commissioned artworks, especially portraits, religious themes, and decorations for churches and palaces.
Painters like Peter Paul Rubens received commissions from the Spanish court. For example, Rubens was sent to Spain as a diplomat and also created paintings for Philip IV.
Other Flemish artists, such as Anthony van Dyck, also worked for the Spanish nobility, although Van Dyck was more established in England.
Church and private clients:
In addition to the monarchy, the Spanish Church funded religious works commissioned from Flemish painters.
Spanish merchants and aristocrats traveling to or trading with Flanders also acquired works by these artists.